shies

[US]/ʃaɪz/
[UK]/ʃaɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.plural of shy; a state of being shy or timid
v.third person singular of shy; to shrink back in fear or apprehension

Phrases & Collocations

shies away

shies from

shies at

shies back

shies off

shies up

shies away from

shies in

shies out

shies down

Example Sentences

she shies away from public speaking.

he shies at the thought of confrontation.

the cat shies from loud noises.

she shies when asked to dance.

he shies from taking risks.

children often shies from unfamiliar faces.

she shies away from making commitments.

he shies from expressing his feelings.

some animals shies from human interaction.

she shies at the idea of traveling alone.

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